Role of radiotherapy in cavernous hemangioma liver.

Abstract

OBJECTIVE:

To study the effectiveness of local radiotherapy for controlling cavernous hemangioma of liver.

METHODS:

This is a retrospective analysis of four diagnosed cases of cavernous hemangiomas of the liver treated with radiotherapy. Hepatic irradiation was given in a tumor dose of 30 Gy in 15 fractions over 3 weeks period.

RESULTS:

Three of the four cases showed a complete clinical regression of the liver lesions over a period of 8-14 months, but in one case there was only 75% regression of the mass at 12 months of follow up.

CONCLUSIONS:

Localized radiotherapy is effective in the treatment of giant cavernous hemangiomas of the liver and a tumor dose of 30 Gy is optimum with minimal morbidity.

• Authors: B M Biswal, M Sandhu, P Lal, C S Bal
• Journal: Indian journal of gastroenterology : official journal of the Indian Society of Gastroenterology (Indian J Gastroenterol) Vol. 14 Issue 3 Pg. 95-8 (Jul 1995) ISSN: 0254-8860 [Print] India
• PMID: 7657373 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Cobalt Radioisotopes

Topics

• Adult
• Cobalt Radioisotopes (therapeutic use)
• Female
• Follow-Up Studies
• Hemangioma, Cavernous (diagnosis, radiotherapy)
• Humans
• Liver Neoplasms (diagnosis, radiotherapy)
• Male
• Middle Aged
• Radioisotope Teletherapy
• Radiotherapy Dosage
• Retrospective Studies
• Time Factors